Materials:

With Purpose Forward Jewelry items are made from a variety of different materials, including natural and manufactured components and upcycled bits and pieces.

​I source materials from many different places including large retail, small vendors and private collectors, random donations and gifts, thrift shops, and rockhounding.

Beads, Charms, Components, and Dangles consist of all sorts of things.

​An abundance of beads: minimal acrylic, ceramic and clay, glass, *metal, wood, natural shells, and stones.

*Metals: Aluminum, Brass, raw Copper, Copper plating, Gold, Gold plating, stainless and surgical grade Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plating

  Wear:

Earrings:

​While there are a great deal of different materials used in my pieces, I do take care to consider individuals' potential allergies to the metal pieces that I use for ear wire. I utilize Hypo-allergenic ear hooks in a variety of colors, in addition to using sterling silver, gold plating, and copper. 

If you have ear wire sensitivity, please know that I am willing to adjust the ear wires of any piece that you purchase to fit your specific needs. This may result in altered appearance of a piece, but the priority is your comfort! Send a message with your order detailing what kind of ear wires you need in order to wear the piece and I will make adjustments before shipping.

Please consider that due to the artful nature of my work, some of my pieces may be heavier than earrings you are accustomed to wearing. Be kind to your ears and make sure that you are comfortable with the weight and feel of your purchase pair.

Of note: I do offer a 100% money back guarantee (exchange is also an option) in the case that you find you cannot wear something you've purchased.

  Care:

For wearing, caring, cleaning, and treasuring your items, please consider the following:

Think of these S words when it comes to caring for your jewelry items. Do not wear your jewelry when you are showering, sleeping, sweating, or swimming. Simply stop and take them off when doing any of these things in order to avoid affecting the quality of your items- or breaking them.

Care and cleaning -for copper jewelry, especially: 

From time to time you may gently wash copper jewelry with mild soap and lukewarm water. Dry completely with a soft cloth, polish if desired. Copper naturally tarnishes, and if this look is undesirable there are several methods for restoring the copper in your jewelry to its finest complexion:           

Table salt and vinegar- mix table salt and vinegar in a small dish. Pour the mixture over your jewelry item and rub gently until any grime and/or tarnish is eliminated. Rinse thoroughly, and then dry completely with a soft cloth.

Table salt and lemon juice- mix table salt and lemon juice in a small dish. Pour the mixture over your jewelry item and rub gently until any grime and/or tarnish is eliminated. Rinse thoroughly, and then dry completely with a soft cloth.

*I recommend using small cotton pads or even Q-tips for pieces that contain copper as a component but also include other materials such as beads and stones. I also recommend these small tools for cleaning dust or dirt off of your jewelry should this develop with wear. 

Please remember to be both cautious and gentle as you are cleaning your jewelry items as many pieces are put together with different components that you do not want to damage or break apart.  Think of all the different components in each piece before you clean or wash your items, including remaining cognizant that some gems and minerals do not like water or should not be exposed to harsh chemicals.

If you have any questions, concerns, or issues while caring for your items- or if you accidentally damage or destroy a piece- please do not hesitate to reach out to me! I will happily answer any questions, address concerns, and even repair or replace damaged items (you would only need to pay for shipping).

Enjoy wearing your unique jewelry!
​If you take good care, all pieces should last for years to come!​